Curtis D Parker

Curtis D. Parker, a well-known beloved associate of Parker Ace Hardware and long-time resident of Sault Sainte Marie, MI passed unexpectedly with his wife and family at his side on March 17, 2020 at the age of 65. Curt was born August 11, 1954 in Big Rapids, Michigan and moved to Sault Sainte Marie Michigan his Senior year of high school when his father began the family business of Parker Hardware. He resided in Marquette MI as a steel worker then worked on a maritime boat out of Traverse City, Michigan. He began working at the hardware store in 1976 where he was part of the management team. Curt enjoyed golf with his golf buddies, the Legends of the Fairway (Timmy, Ski, Lee and Ralphie) every Monday for the past 40 years. He also loved bowling and participating in many bowling tournaments. His infectious smile and laughter that we all loved will be greatly missed by many. Curt is survived by his wife, Teresa “Lynn” Parker (née Beard); his father-in-law and mother -in-law, Gary M. (Kathy) Beard, mother-in-law Patricia Russell; his blended family of five sons; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew (Abbie) Parker; step-sons; Ryan Gerdes, Joshua Gerdes, Jeffrey Beard and Patrick Beard; his five brothers, Gary and (Donna) Parker, Ross and (Laurie) Parker, Scott and (Bernie) Parker, Cory and (Dawn) Parker, Todd and (Valerie) Parker; his grandchildren, DeShawn, Lillian “Lily”, Isabella “Bella”, Story, Raigen, Amelia, IveyLynn, Colton, Emmalynn, Nathan, and Everlee; many nieces and nephews; and his many 1972 Big Rapids high school classmates whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his father Warren, his mother Beverley, his sister Cheryl, and his grandparents. Memorial Gathering and Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Clark Funeral Cremation Burial Services. The memorial service will be Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 12:30pm at Clark Funeral Cremation Burial Services with Father Michael Chenier officiating and Deacon Bill Piche assisting. Celebration of Life will begin at 3pm at Tanglewood Golf Course. All are welcome to come share a memory with Curt’s Family. Final resting place will be Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. Contributions in memory of Curt may be made to the American Heart Association https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/donatenow_legacy.html&s_src=20U2W1EEMM&sub_src=main_nav_memorial_link.

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Curtis D Parker

August 11, 1954 - March 17, 2020